About Us:

Marley Boys (Bright RespOnsible Young Men with GoalS) was founded in the 2009-2010 school year. It was developed when teachers and staff saw a need for boys to develop a sense of belonging to a positive group to turn them towards making successful choices. Marley Boys also has a strong focus on service projects for our school and community. This also teaches the boys skills to be good humans and citizens.

Each Marley Boy gets a behavior contract that is signed by the student, the parent(s), and the teachers. The contract asks the boys to commit to using effective effort in all of their work, be respectful, responsible and safe, demonstrate good character and make good decisions & complete their service hours each month. The boys keep a copy of this contract in their personal folder to remind themselves of what they committed to.

There is also a code of conduct that the boys are required to follow that lists consequences for discipline problems they could have at school. These consequences include losing privileges for a week or more, possible suspension of membership, or even removal from the Marley Boys.

The Marley Boys meet on Wednesday, twice a month, at the beginning of the school day (9:00am-9:30am). The meetings can encompass computer time, playing basketball, group games, discussing issues and/or guest mentors.